Comparison

PicKit Printer vs instax Link WIDE

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PicKit Printer

Print photos directly from your smartphone or tablet using a compatible printer. Select images from your gallery or take new ones, edit them to your liking, and then print wirelessly via WiFi. The process is straightforward and allows for instant printing of cherished memories.

Highlights
  • Wireless photo printing
  • Print from gallery or camera
  • Image editing tools
  • WiFi connectivity
  • Firmware updates
Features
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Note: - A genuine PICKIT printer is required to print using this application. Please contact sales@prinics.com for more details. - Default WiFi password is "12345678". Easily print amazing photos with the PICKIT printer via WiFi using this application. The "PICKIT" photo printer can be used to print images from smartphones by simply printing via Wi-Fi. You can take and edit pictures on smartphones or tablets. This portable PICKIT printer will instantly print your precious moments. 1. Turn on the printer. 2. Find the WiFi (DIRECT-Cube-xxxx) (pw:12345678) from the WiFi network list in Settings. 3. Select an image from the Gallery or take a photo with your smartphone. 4. Once image has been selected, edit the image with your personal preference. 5. Now press print when editting is completed. 6. When you print for the first time, it may need to update the firmware. Please follow the instruction shown on the screen of your smartphone. 7. I will take about a minute to fully print. Please do not pull the photo until it is completely printed. Thank you for purchase PICKIT photo printer.

About

instax Link WIDE

Transform your smartphone photos into physical prints with a dedicated printer. Choose from various printing modes, add creative elements like QR codes and sketches, and customize templates for unique keepsakes.

Highlights
  • Simple photo selection and editing
  • Enhanced print quality modes (Natural & Rich)
  • QR code integration for prints
  • Editable templates for customization
  • Collage printing
  • Sticker decoration
  • Sketch and text overlay
Features
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This app is exclusively for the FUJIFILM instax Link WIDE™ and instax Link WIDE2™ printers. Connect your printer to the app via Bluetooth to enjoy the following features: 1. Simple Print Select, edit, and print your photos directly from your smartphone. 2. WIDE-Format Prints Enjoy prints twice the size of instax™ mini film — perfect for group shots and landscapes. Print size: 108 × 86 mm (W × H). 3. Photo Mixer™ Select your favorite photos and let the app automatically create a collage using up to six images. Choose from a variety of suggested layouts to bring multiple memories together in a single, personalized print. 4. Print Quality Modes Print your photos just the way you like — choose "instax-Natural Mode" for a classic instax™ look, or "instax-Rich Mode" for extra-vibrant colors. 5. QR Print Mode Add a QR code to your print to link it with web content, audio, maps, or messages — making every memory more interactive. 6. Frame Print Add stylish frames to personalize your instax™ photo prints and make them even more fun. 7. Collage Print Combine multiple photos into a single print using a variety of collage templates. [Supported OS] iOS 17.0 or later

Screenshots

PicKit Printer3 screens
instax Link WIDE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: instax Link WIDE at 4.7 against PicKit Printer's 1.6. instax Link WIDE also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 11%) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 52). PicKit Printer's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

instax Link WIDE holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: instax Link WIDE has 1.3K ratings behind it against 52, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of PicKit Printer's written reviews are positive against 33% of instax Link WIDE's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PicKit Printer ships an update every 2 months, instax Link WIDE every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
PicKit Printer versus instax Link WIDE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPicKit Printerinstax Link WIDE
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (52 ratings)4.7 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.1% of reviews32.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings521.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB969 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPrinics Co., LtdFUJIFILM Corporation

Customer experience

PicKit Printer

All ratings52 ratings
Positive13.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative82.7%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral7.4%
Negative81.5%

instax Link WIDE

All ratings1,233 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral2.1%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews150 reviews
Positive32.7%
Neutral17.3%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

PicKit Printer

No in-app purchases

None

instax Link WIDE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PicKit Printer free?
PicKit Printer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is instax Link WIDE free?
instax Link WIDE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PicKit Printer or instax Link WIDE?
instax Link WIDE is rated higher. PicKit Printer averages 1.6 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while instax Link WIDE averages 4.7 from 1.3K ratings.
Do PicKit Printer or instax Link WIDE have ads?
Neither PicKit Printer nor instax Link WIDE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PicKit Printer or instax Link WIDE?
PicKit Printer ships an update every 2 months, and instax Link WIDE every 4 months. Most recently, PicKit Printer was updated on October 21, 2026 and instax Link WIDE on October 23, 2026.

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